Artificial intelligence is reshaping organisational operations, improving workflows, customer engagement, and strategic decision-making across industries. Lauren Hawker-Zafer from Squirro discussed the key business challenges AI is helping to address.AI is crucial for navigating complex ecosystems. It enhances efficiency and unlocks growth opportunities. Recently, AI transitions from an advantage to essential for resilience and innovation. Squirro focuses on productivity, operational cost reduction, and unifying work processes.

Benefits of AI are measurable, driving tangible results like faster project delivery and reduced operational costs. Improved forecast accuracy and real-time predictive analytics enhance supply chain efficiency with visible impacts on customer experience.

Future Preparations

Organisations must prepare for the next AI adoption wave, with a focus on responsible AI practices. Different countries are adopting varied approaches; the US favours rapid experimentation, while the EU promotes a slower, regulated method. Understanding AI developments is essential, and having AI specialists within executive teams is increasingly important for informed decision-making.

For more information on Squirro, visit squirro.com. Their podcast, Redefining AI, provides accessible insights into AI developments and how to adopt secure, private, and scalable AI solutions in organisations.

Advancements in data centre cooling solutions are essential as global demand rises. Effective management of heat within these facilities plays a vital role in operational efficiency and sustainability.

Lizzi Long from Interactive discusses the significance of data centres, describing them as essential digital warehouses housing organisational IT infrastructure.As demand for data centres increases, particularly with the rise of AI, new challenges arise related to cooling technologies.

Traditionally, air cooling has dominated, but the emergence of high-performance computing necessitates more innovative methods. Water cooling systems now prove to be more efficient in managing heat due to water’s superior thermal conductivity compared to air.

High-density cooling systems like direct liquid cooling and immersion cooling have emerged. Direct liquid cooling efficiently targets hotspots in servers, utilising a coolant loop to ensure energy-efficient operation.

As energy prices increase, mid-sized facilities face pressure to innovate. New tools making smart building technology accessible are now emerging.

Louise Monger from Schneider Electric discusses why mid-sized buildings have been overlooked in energy innovation. Small and mid-sized buildings, such as those in the retail, hospitality, and educational sectors, often lack access to affordable and scalable energy solutions. With increasing operational costs, these sectors are becoming more vulnerable.

Energy Efficiency

Compliance with sustainability goals is becoming increasingly important for SMEs. Climate-related financial disclosures implemented in Australia require businesses to report on climate risks and actions. Scalable technology can simplify this reporting process, facilitating adherence to governance obligations.

By providing visibility into performance across multiple sites, managers can make informed decisions, benchmark successes, and enhance overall operations, ultimately benefiting customers through improved conditions.

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